Question 1

When people belonging to a whole group are associated with certain traits or characteristics, it is known as

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Stereotyping involves assigning a certain trait or set of traits to the entire group of people, often based on oversimplified or generalized beliefs.

Question 2

Although he does not intend to behave in a racist manner, Mark says to his Korean-American classmate during a study session, "You speak such good English." This seeming compliment best illustrates the idea of

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Mark's comment, while seemingly complimentary, is an example of microaggression. It carries an underlying assumption that people of Asian descent are not expected to speak English well, which can be offensive and perpetuate stereotypes.

Question 3

Prejudice and discrimination based on a person's gender, or institutional and cultural practices that promote the domination of one gender (typically men) over another, are most accurately termed

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Sexism is the correct term for prejudice and discrimination based on a person's gender, or for institutional and cultural practices that promote the domination of one gender over another.

Question 4

According to research by Cascio & Plant (2015) and Merritt et al. (2010), what do people often do to establish their moral credentials of not being racist?

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Research by Cascio & Plant (2015) and Merritt et al. (2010) has shown that one way people try to establish their moral credentials as not being racist is by demonstrating that they have good friends from the racial group in question. This is seen as a way to provide evidence of their non-prejudiced attitudes through personal relationships.

Question 5

A metastereotype refers to a

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A metastereotype is a person's beliefs or thoughts about the stereotypes that members of an outgroup might have about their own group.

Question 6

Bridgette thinks short people are lazy, and Barbara refuses to let short people join her book club. Bridgette is exhibiting ____, whereas Barbara is exhibiting ____.

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The answer of Bridgette thinks short people are lazy, and...

Question 7

Jane is from race X, and Jean is from race Y. Which scenario best demonstrates modern racism?

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Jane gives Jean a more negative evaluation than is deserved because she thinks Jean is not doing her share of the work. This is an example of modern racism because it is based on a stereotype about Jean's race.

Question 8

Which of the following is not an indicator of discrimination?

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Believing that baby-faced men are harmless is a stereotype, not necessarily an indicator of discrimination. Discrimination involves actions that disadvantage individuals based on group membership, whereas stereotypes are beliefs or assumptions about the characteristics of groups. Choices B, C, and D involve actions that disadvantage individuals based on their group membership (gender, race, or body size), which are clear indicators of discrimination.

Question 9

Bonnie feels very negatively toward lawyers. Whenever she meets a person who is a lawyer, she immediately feels a strong dislike for them the moment she finds out what they do for a living. This is an example of

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Bonnie's immediate strong dislike for lawyers upon learning their profession is an example of prejudice, which refers to preconceived opinions or feelings, typically negative, directed toward people based on their membership in a particular group, in this case, their occupation as lawyers.

Question 10

According to research by Jacquie Vorauer, which is true of people engaging in intergroup interactions?

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Vorauer's research indicates that during intergroup interactions, individuals often concern themselves with how they are viewed by members of the outgroup, particularly in terms of stereotypes the outgroup may hold about them. This preoccupation can affect the dynamics and outcomes of these interactions.

Question 11

Dr. Charles does not feel that African American students are as academically qualified as other students. He does not give them as much of his attention, is less willing to make appointments to give them help, and spends less time reading and making comments on their papers. Dr. Charles is engaging in ____ toward his African American students.

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Dr. Charles is engaging in discrimination, as he is treating African American students differently and unfairly based on their race by giving them less attention and support compared to other students.

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of stereotyping?

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The answer of Which of the following is an example...

Question 13

Prejudice and discrimination based on a person's racial background, or institutional and cultural practices that promote the domination of one racial group over another, are most accurately termed

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Racism is the correct term for prejudice and discrimination based on a person's racial background, or institutional and cultural practices that promote the domination of one racial group over another.

Question 14

Racism that operates unconsciously and unintentionally is called ____ racism.

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Implicit racism refers to the unconscious biases and attitudes towards another race that individuals may hold, which can influence their behavior and decisions without them being aware of it.

Question 15

A form of prejudice that surfaces in subtle ways when it is safe, socially acceptable, and easy to rationalize is called

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Modern racism refers to a form of prejudice that is less overt than traditional forms of racism. It often manifests in subtle ways that can be rationalized or justified by those who hold these beliefs, making it socially acceptable in certain contexts. Unlike the blatant racism of the past, modern racism is characterized by its indirect nature, where discriminatory attitudes or behaviors are expressed in ways that can be ambiguous or hidden, especially in public or formal settings.

Question 16

Samantha thinks that all social psychology professors are intelligent, attractive, and fabulously good dancers. This is an example of

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Samantha's belief about social psychology professors is an example of stereotyping, which involves making generalized beliefs about members of a group.

Question 17

According to research by Dunham, Qian, and Sacco, which of the following statements is true of explicit racial bias?

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Explicit racial bias tends to reduce with age, as individuals may become more aware of the social and moral implications of their biases and may work to correct or mitigate these biases over time.

Question 18

Consider the Implicit Association Test in which people are asked to categorize words as well as Caucasian/African-American names. If you were to design a similar measure to assess implicit associations related to age, and more specifically, implicit negative beliefs about older people, which pattern of results might your IAT produce to indicate such ageism?

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The Implicit Association Test (IAT) measures the ease with which people can pair two concepts together, with faster pairings indicating a stronger implicit association. If participants take longer to pair positive words with older-sounding names and negative words with younger-sounding names than the opposite, it suggests an implicit negative bias against older people, fitting the criteria for ageism.

Question 19

Negative feelings directed at others strictly because of their membership in a certain group is called

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Prejudice refers to negative feelings, opinions, and beliefs associated with a stereotype. It is directed at individuals strictly because of their membership in a particular group, without considering individual characteristics.

Question 20

The concept that concerns the ambivalence between one's sincere, fair-minded attitudes and beliefs, and their largely unconscious and unrealized prejudicial feelings and beliefs, is called ____ racism.

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Aversive racism refers to the conflict between the conscious endorsement of egalitarian values and the unconscious harboring of prejudiced feelings.

Quiz 5: Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination